Company Profile
West Edge Partners is a private equity firm established in 2021, specializing in investments within the lower middle market. The firm primarily targets businesses in the business and consumer services, distribution, and light manufacturing sectors. They focus on companies with revenues greater than $5 million and EBITDA less than $15 million, emphasizing a value-added approach to support both organic growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
Founded in 2021, West Edge Partners was established with a vision to partner with entrepreneurs and strong management teams to foster exponential business growth. The firm operates with a flexible investment mandate, allowing for opportunistic maneuvers unconstrained by traditional timelines. Their approach is rooted in a commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaborative engagement with their management teams.
West Edge Partners has built a portfolio of companies across its target sectors. Notable investments include the formation of Citadel Access Solutions, a platform created through the acquisition of companies like California Gate & Entry Systems, Elite Access, and Western Door and Gate, which specialize in commercial gates, overhead doors, and access control systems. The firm also invested in Sierra Restoration and launched INTACT Property Restoration, a property restoration services platform. Additionally, West Edge Partners acquired Dakotaland Autoglass in 2022, a leading distributor of automotive replacement glass, which they successfully exited in 2025.
The team at West Edge Partners comprises experienced professionals with institutional investment backgrounds. Ted Nark serves as Chairman, bringing extensive private equity experience, including leadership roles at KRG Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. Cole Kirby and Stefano Nark are Partners, while Abby Kaplan is a Vice President and Kenny Kim is a Senior Associate. The firm also leverages a diverse advisory board with expertise in investment, operations, and management across various sectors.
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